Turning over a new leaf means changing for the better.
According to one of the devotional books I read, every year in January, we talk about turning over a new leaf but we don't turn anything over because we carry our burdens and hurts from one year to the next. After reading this I thought, yes its true. We sometimes hold on to those unpleasant memories and feelings instead of letting go and moving on. Unless we let go, healing will not take place, our growth is hindered. I think the key to move on is forgiveness and acceptance. And the key to growing and changing to become a better person is learning from our experiences.
Learning is a process. And we learn best through our experiences both pleasant and unpleasant.
